[OCEU 5s] Tournament Rules

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Tournament Rules

1. Tournament Format

The tournament uses the following format:
Step 1: Group stage
Step 2: Play-offs
Step 3: The Grand Finals

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1.1 Group stage

• The group stage will consist of 20 teams and four groups. By placing first or second in the group you advance to the winner bracket of the knockout stage and if you end up third or fourth you will advance to the lower bracket in the knockout stage. Onl the team that finish fifth in the group will be eliminated from the tournament.
  The round robin system will be used in the group stage and the games are played best-of-one. Teams play eachother once during the group stage.

1.2. Play-offs

• The play-offs consist of a single elimination bracket. All the games in the winner bracket is played best-of-three.

1.3. The Grand Finals

• The finals are played best-of-three.

1.4. Best-of-three (BO3) Match

• A best-of-three (BO3) match consists of two or three maps. A match is played in two stages for 12 rounds total, 6 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of a game (map) is the first team who reaches a total of 7 rounds for that game (map). The remaining rounds will not be played after a team has won the map. If a game ends up in a tie, meaning that both teams have on 6 in-game rounds on the same map, a tiebreaker will be played until a winner is decided for that map.
• For the overtime teams do not switch sides at the end of a match, a restart is needed however. The overtimes consists of 2 stages (half-times) having 3 in-game rounds each, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of the overtimes is the team that manage to win 4 in-game rounds.
• The winner of a BO3 is the team that wins a total of two games.
• Teams are allowed to 5 minutes break between the matches (maps). The break time is subject to change if the situation requires it.

2. Team Regulations

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2.1 Team submissions

• Each team must consist of 5-8 players (Meaning no more than 8 players).
• Replacing players: Each team can have up to three replacements available after the sign up deadline.
• Each team must have a Captain, which is responsible for communication with tournament admins and other team Captains.
• No offensive team names/team tags.
• Every player must use the nick name and team tag they signed up with
• A player from a team which has already been eliminated may not join another team which is still in the tournament.
• A player in the team has to be apart of at least 50% of the matches in order to get a prize.

2.2 Team submission format

• Team Name:
• In-Game Tag:
• List of Team Members (include their clan tag):
• Team Captain and Contact Details:
• [Optional] Team Lieutenant and Contact Details:

Code: [Select]

[b]Team Name:[/b]
[b]In-Game Tag:[/b]
[b]List of Team Members (include their clan tag):[/b]
[b]Team Captain and Contact Details:[/b]
[b][Optional] Team Lieutenant and Contact Details:[/b]

3. Match Rules

• A match is played in two stages for 12 rounds total, 6 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of a game (map) is the first team who reaches a total of 7 rounds for that game (map). The remaining rounds will not be played after a team has won the map. If a game ends up in a tie, meaning that both teams have on 6 in-game rounds on the same map, a tiebreaker will be played until a winner is decided for that map.
• For the overtime teams do not switch sides at the end of a match, a restart is needed however. The overtimes consists of 2 stages (half-times) having 3 in-game rounds each, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of the overtimes is the team that manage to win 4 in-game rounds.

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3.1 Deadlines

• Every round of the tournament will have a deadline. Each team is responsible for their match schedules. Any teams to have not decided on a time or has yet to play their match by that week’s deadline will be risking tournament disqualification. Schedule your match here.
  

3.2 Rules during a match

• Restricted to STF Characters only
• During a tournament match you must use your team tag
• All matches must be played on EU_cRPG_8_Events. Note: Always contact an official cRPG admin before a round to change the settings to the tournaments official server settings, (see article 6.1).
• Matches will be 5-a-side, the team may only use a maximum of three infantry, two ranged, one cavalry and one horse ranged.
    Throwers counts as ranged.
    Horse Ranged counts as both cavalry and ranged.
    Players must have a minimum of 4 riding to be counted as cavalry. Neither the Donkey nor Sumpter Horse are allowed to be spawned in a match.
• Both teams are granted 15 minutes to gather their players and begin the match after the scheduled time. If a team cannot gather five players, they must play the match regardless or forfeit the match.
• If one team fails to show up after 15 minutes from the scheduled time, a tournament admin must be contacted to declare the match as a W.O
• If there are any technical problems that prevents a team from showing up, it is up to the team captain to contact a tournament admin.
• Spectators are allowed during matches.

3.3 Substitutions

• Substitutions must join their team during the rounds and stay 'dead' when not used.
• Substitutions can be used freely during a match, but are under no circumstances allowed to spawn with more than 5 players on either team.
• Any team to have a 6th player spawn in a single round, will be considered to have forfeited the round.

4. Match Reports

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4.1 Match results

• Always report the match result in the 'weekly deadline thread'. Screenshots are necessary in the end of each spawn switch/map end for confirmation.

4.2 Investigation for possible violations

• If a team suspects that the opposing team are breaking the rules, you shall play on regardless and finish the match. After the match the team captain may ask a tournament admin for an investigation. It is strongly recommended that you provide screenshots or records that may help the tournament admin in his investigation.
• Unjustified and repetitive use of this right may be sanctioned.

5. Other Rules and Violations

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5.1 Forbidden software

• Any kind of the following softwares are strictly prohibited and will result in a ban from cRPG and the elimination of the entire team.
     *Aimbot
     *Wallhack
     *Autoblock

5.2 Behaviour rules

• Use common sense. Players must be respectful to the opponents and admins on both the servers and tournament board. Teams repetitively showing poor attitudes towards other players/admins will be sanctioned.

6. Settings

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6.1 Official server settings

• Game Type: Battle
• Combat Speed: Medium
• Friendly Fire: 100% on Friend
• Round Duration: 240 seconds (4 minutes)
• Master of the flag: 120 seconds (2 minutes)
• Spawn timer: 10 seconds
• Spectator Settings: Locked to Team Members’ View.

6.2 Map list

• Closed maps:
     Nord Town
     Port Assault
     San’di’boush
     Vendetta
     Village
• Open maps:
     Field by the River
     Frosty Battle
     Reveran Village
     Ruins
     Snowy Village

7. Prize Pool

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7.1 The gold chest

• 1st Place: One +3 item of their choice, the Crowned Helm (until the conclusion of the next major Tournament/League), and one Name Engraved item of their choice *.
• 2nd Place: Two Heirloom Points.
• 3-4 Place: One Heirloom Point.
• 5-8 Place: 200K gold

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Removed:

• Each team may only consist of maxmimum three players from the same clan. (2014-06-05)
• Double Elimination group stage (2014-06-30)

[li]The play-offs consist of a double elimination bracket. All the games in the winner bracket is played best-of-three, whilst all the games in the lower bracket is played best-of-one.[/li]
[li]The finals are played best-of-five with the Winner bracket team having a one match advantage.[/li][/list]
Added:

• Round Robin system for group stage (2014-06-30)
• Players must have a minimum of 4 riding to be counted as cavalry. Neither the Donkey nor Sumpter Horse are allowed to be spawned in a match. (2014-07-10)
• Every player must use the nick name and team tag they signed up with (2014-07-10)

[Renay]

Builds should be checked. I think ranged should be restricted to max 50 wpf in a melee proficiency

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Please refer all your questions to Questions & Answers so we can pile Everything there instead

[Teeth]

Are there any rules about the name you should take on your STF? I would personally prefer it if people would be recognizable and therefore have their main character's name. It makes the tournament a little more engaging if everybody actually knows who's fighting and what they are watching. I think most people are using recognizable names anyway, but perhaps make it obligatory.

[bagge]

Are there any rules about the name you should take on your STF? I would personally prefer it if people would be recognizable and therefore have their main character's name. It makes the tournament a little more engaging if everybody actually knows who's fighting and what they are watching. I think most people are using recognizable names anyway, but perhaps make it obligatory.

That is entirely up to each player. I have the keys logged anyway so you cannot cheat with the roster.

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3.1 Deadlines

• Every round of the tournament will have a deadline. Each team is responsible for their match schedules. Any teams to have not decided on a time or has yet to play their match by that week’s deadline will be risking tournament disqualification. Schedule your match here.
  

To explain this further:

Each round will have a week's deadline. I will create a new thread for each week and round where you can easily see what map(s) you are going to play and when the deadline date is set.

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Removed:

• Each team may only consist of maxmimum three players from the same clan. (2014-06-05)

• Double Elimination group stage (2014-06-30)

Added:

• Round Robin system for group stage (2014-06-30)

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1.1 Group stage

• The group stage will consist of 20 teams and four groups. By placing first or second in the group you advance to the winner bracket of the knockout stage and if you end up third or fourth you will advance to the lower bracket in the knockout stage. Onl the team that finish fifth in the group will be eliminated from the tournament.
  The round robin system will be used in the group stage and the games are played best-of-one. Teams play eachother once during the group stage.

1.2. Play-offs

• The play-offs consist of a double elimination bracket. All the games in the winner bracket is played best-of-three, whilst all the games in the lower bracket is played best-of-one.

1.3. The Grand Finals

• The finals are played best-of-five with the Winner bracket team having a one match advantage.

1.4. Best-of-three (BO3) Match

• A best-of-three (BO3) match consists of two or three maps. A match is played in two stages for 12 rounds total, 6 rounds per spawn, the map must always be restarted after a spawn switch. The winner of a game (map) is the first team who reaches a total of 7 rounds for that game (map). The remaining rounds will not be played after a team has won the map. If a game ends up in a tie, meaning that both teams have on 6 in-game rounds on the same map, a tiebreaker will be played until a winner is decided for that map.

Make sure you read this. Max important!

[Butan]

Suggestion : make the first 5-10 seconds of each round "preparation phase", to override the 3.3 Substitutions penalty and allow time to manage the roster on the go, between rounds, and to account for mistakes.

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Suggestion : make the first 5-10 seconds of each round "preparation phase", to override the 3.3 Substitutions penalty and allow time to manage the roster on the go, between rounds, and to account for mistakes.

When a round finish you have a 5 second period before the new round starts. Use your substitutions during this period to avoid further mistakes.

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Rules update!

3.2 Rules during a match
   

• Matches will be 5-a-side, the team may only use a maximum of three infantry, two ranged, one cavalry and one horse ranged.
    Throwers counts as ranged.
    Horse Ranged counts as both cavalry and ranged.
    Players must have a minimum of 4 riding to be counted as cavalry. Neither the Donkey nor Sumpter Horse are allowed to be spawned in a match.

[Panos_]

Damn, I knew telling you that you can abuse the donkey/sumpter to have 4 infantry players was a bad idea 

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Rules update!

2.1 Team submissions

• Every player must use the nick name and team tag they signed up with

[T_Grellenort]

I think we do not need lower bracket.
I'm afraid it will not end otherwise.

[Bulzur]

It's nice to have the same kind of rules than in natives, but...


There's exciting matches and other. And it's just really a pain to fight 5 shielders :

3 melee shielders
1 1h/throwing shielder (with 3 throwing lances), but usually always going in melee with his trusty sword first. (counts as range, even if you spend 1/10th of each round map as a range)
1 1h-polearm /shielder heavy cav.

Well done for thoses teams choosing the best combination to fight on such maps such as "San'di boush", where kiting is plain impossible.

Maybe next tournament, a restriction on number of shielders ? 5 out of 5 is... slightly too much, even 4 out of 5 would be way better.
But well, i'm probably just mad at this map + this opponent + this nerf archers patch.^^ IT's like saying "screw you" to our 1 HA + 1 archer + 3 melee team. With, of course, HA and archer who can't melee (2 PS at MAX)

Thanks What Name for waiting for our 5th player though, much appreciated sportsmanship there.^^